Cross-linking mechanisms of calcium and zinc in production of alginate microspheres
Cross-linking mechanisms of calcium and zinc in production of alginate microspheres
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DOI:
10.1016/s0378-5173(02)00169-2
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发表时间:
2002-08-21
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Heng, PWS
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作者:
Chan, LW;Jin, Y;Heng, PWS
Calcium chloride and zinc sulphate were used to cross-link alginate microspheres prepared by an emulsification method. The microspheres cross-linked by a combination of these two salts showed different morphology and slower drug release compared with those cross-linked by the calcium salt alone. From viscosity study, it was found that zinc cations interacted with the alginate molecules to a greater extent than calcium cations. The varying effects of the salts on the properties of the microspheres were largely attributed to their ability to interact with the alginate molecules. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.